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So, my Kaspersky subscription expires tomorrow and I'm not interested in renewing it. Especially after they snuck a little add-on into Firefox without telling me, and it can't be removed. Even if "disabled", a portion of the code still runs.

I've gotten by with Spybot S&D and occasional scans by Malwarebytes in the past, but what's better? Haven't been brought up to speed on what's effective and what's a waste of system resources.

Last edited by Nordstern; September 27 2017 at 07:49:20 PM.

"Holy shit, I ask you to stop being autistic and you debate what autistic is." - spasm

What spitroast said. Adblockers ftw too!
Also you can run multiple browser profiles (at least in Firefox), or browsers, if you want a more/less locked-down one for certain uses.
Your router's probably more likely to be attacked than your PC these days. Just don't download random shit or browse dodgy sites. Ofc assuming you're not also one to fall for "driver/computer support" websites, emails & cold calls.

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1. I already run Adblock Plus and NoScript. How does one sandbox a browser like Firefox?
2. How can I protect my router from attack? I have two Linksys routers.
3. How do I go about running virtual machines? I have an Intel Core i5-3570 CPU, if that helps.
3. How do I VPN? Probably deserves its own thread.

"Holy shit, I ask you to stop being autistic and you debate what autistic is." - spasm

What the other said.
Don't download doggy stuff from websites. Stay away from cracks and key gens for games and other programs.
I use windows defender. It works and does not use many resources. Good integration into windows. Free and no ads.

BACK UP YOUR STUFF! Some Trojans / virus stuff will encrypt all your .doc, .jpeg and .txt file and ransom you.

Originally Posted by Nordstern

2. How can I protect my router from attack? I have two Linksys routers.

Make sure the firmware is up to date. Switch default password for both the administration stuff and wifi.
Disable wifi if you don't use it.

Originally Posted by Nordstern

3. How do I go about running virtual machines? I have an Intel Core i5-3570 CPU, if that helps.

It has VT-x, so that is good for performance.

If you want to download something from untrusted sources, you can download it into a linux VM and try to run it in there. Maybe upload it to https://www.virustotal.com

I got in the habit of backing up regularly, and then I built an image of windows that is pre-configured with all my nonsense. So something bad happens, i have all of my files saved in the clouds/NAS so I simply re-image my machine, and import files from the NAS when I realize i need something.

Ontop of all that I have Malewarebytes cause, i dunno i was sold on it a long time ago and it hasnt pissed me off yet.

"Sometimes someone just needs to be the OP" -Tellenta Philosopher of our People.

As in recognizes more threats? Not the last time I saw some generic tests of different AVs.
Though I still recommend it, because I think getting a virus on your computer can mostly be avoided before it hits your harddisk with a bit of common sense.

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Also don't use the USB stick / External HDD from people you don't trust to handle stuff like this. That includes my mother.
I always use my linux laptop for that.